Art Antwerp

Gaël Diercxsens

Gaël Diercxsens has been active in the contemporary art world for over thirty years, building recognised expertise at the crossroads of the art market, private collections and institutional advisory. After holding senior positions in both national and international galleries, she now applies this experience to the valorisation of artistic heritage. Her work focuses on creating bridges between collectors, galleries, artists and institutions, providing strategic advice and tailored guidance to support and develop new projects.

Charlotte Swenters

Charlotte Swenters is an art historian with over 15 years of experience. As director of an exclusive art collectors’ club at a private bank, she led an organisation dedicated to creating unique art experiences and international programmes for private collectors. Throughout her career, she has built an extensive network, bringing together collectors, galleries, artists and cultural institutions. Based in Antwerp, a city close to her heart, she now combines her background in art and banking with a role promoting Antwerp as an international business and congress destination, building strategic partnerships across key economic sectors. With a strong focus on personal relationships, she enjoys connecting with people through a shared passion for contemporary art.

Oscar van Gelderen

Oscar van Gelderen publisher, author, and art collector based between Amsterdam and Antwerp. After a 30-year career in publishing—including his role as publisher of Lebowski Publishers, where he worked with authors such as Arnon Grunberg, Dave Eggers and Roberto Saviano—he transitioned in 2021 to managing authors and artists.

He has been collecting art since 1995 and is co-author, with Manuela Klerkx, of a book about collecting art titled “Ontroerend goed” (Meulenhoff Publishers, 2017).